Service Care Solutions
Division Manager
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📊 Divisional Business Manager – Education
📍 UK-wide | Regular travel required
💰 £60,000–£68,000
💼 Full-time | Permanent
We're recruiting for a commercially minded, highly organised Divisional Business Manager to join a national education provider, reporting directly to the Divisional Director and working closely with Regional Directors, Headteachers, Principals, Business Managers, and central support teams.
This is a pivotal leadership role providing strategic, operational, and financial support across a portfolio of specialist education services — including line management responsibility for a team of Business Managers, and regular travel to sites.
Strategic & Operational Support
- Partner with the Divisional Director on strategic planning and operational performance
- Monitor occupancy, admissions, and fee income against budget
- Deliver financial and operational insight to support decision-making
- Identify business trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Financial & Performance Analysis
- Analyse budgets, financial performance, and KPIs
- Support Headteachers, Principals, and Business Managers through monthly finance reviews
- Produce accurate management reports and performance data
- Work with Finance, Business Development, and operational teams on timely reporting
- Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and performance monitoring
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Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders across the division
- Support effective communication across multiple sites
- Collaborate with operational and central teams to ensure consistent delivery
Project & Change Management
- Coordinate divisional projects and strategic initiatives
- Monitor project milestones, timelines, and outcomes
- Support implementation of operational improvements and best practice
- Contribute to developing systems and processes that improve efficiency
Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Business Managers
- Set objectives and support professional development
- Take operational responsibility for the organisation's online education provision
- Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree or Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or related discipline
- Experience analysing complex business and financial data
- Strong understanding of budgets, financial reporting, and P&L accounts
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, reporting, data analysis)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
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Desirable
- Experience within the education sector
- Experience supporting multi-site operations
- Previous people management or leadership experience
Why apply:
- Competitive salary of £60k–£68k plus benefits
- Strategic leadership role with real influence across a national education network
- Line management responsibility and a clear route into senior leadership
- Play a key role in improving educational outcomes through operational excellence
📩 Interested or want to know more? Contact Oliver Jefferson at Service Care Solutions.
📞 01772 208962
✉️ oliver.jefferson@servicecare.org.uk
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